undefined en https://en.as.com Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:07:52 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/who-is-yaxel-lendeborg-the-dominican-star-behind-michigans-ncaa-championship-f202604-n/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:28:08 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/who-is-yaxel-lendeborg-the-dominican-star-behind-michigans-ncaa-championship-f202604-n/ Sebastián Gómez,Jennifer Bubel The forward with Caribbean roots led Michigan to a 69–63 win over UConn. Playing through injury, he ended UConn’s recent dominance in the NCAA tournament. The forward with Caribbean roots led Michigan to a 69–63 win over UConn. Playing through injury, he ended UConn’s recent dominance in the NCAA tournament. NCAA Michigan Michigan Wolverines UConn Huskies Baloncesto Puerto Rico República Dominicana PATRICK SMITH (Getty Images via AFP) Who is Yaxel Lendeborg? The Dominican star behind Michigan’s NCAA Championship The forward with Caribbean roots led Michigan to a 69–63 win over UConn. Playing through injury, he ended UConn’s recent dominance in the NCAA tournament. The forward with Caribbean roots led Michigan to a 69–63 win over UConn. Playing through injury, he ended UConn’s recent dominance in the NCAA tournament. <p>Michigan delivered one of those nights that changes the trajectory of a program. A 69–63 victory over UConn ended the Huskies’ recent dominance in the NCAA championship.<b> At the center of it all was Yaxel Lendeborg</b>, a player defined by toughness, pain, and an identity that crosses borders.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/who-is-yaxel-lendeborg-the-dominican-star-behind-michigans-ncaa-championship-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/michigans-winning-formula-the-secret-behind-their-multi-sport-dominance-f202604-n/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:54:12 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/michigans-winning-formula-the-secret-behind-their-multi-sport-dominance-f202604-n/ Sebastián Gómez,Jennifer Bubel Recent success in football, basketball, and hockey points to a golden era driven by record investment, NIL dominance, and elite coaching in Michigan. Recent success in football, basketball, and hockey points to a golden era driven by record investment, NIL dominance, and elite coaching in Michigan. Michigan Wolverines NCAA Fútbol americano Baloncesto Hockey hielo Michigan’s winning formula: The secret behind their multi-sport dominance Recent success in football, basketball, and hockey points to a golden era driven by record investment, NIL dominance, and elite coaching in Michigan. Recent success in football, basketball, and hockey points to a golden era driven by record investment, NIL dominance, and elite coaching in Michigan. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/LPQ4PMILKZDBNMOMUCJ3XT3RCA.jpeg?auth=41aa22d740c802d9f0ce36ed3c8d0f3e2a26cbef4354a201f5552dce2d4b3827" width="1024" height="683" alt="Recent success in football, basketball, and hockey points to a golden era driven by record investment, NIL dominance, and elite coaching in Michigan."></img><p>The University of Michigan is experiencing a moment that feels almost impossible to replicate. Their athletic programs across sports are dominating. In a short span, the<b> Wolverines have captured college football, surged back in basketball, and maintained elite status in hockey</b>, all built on a formula that is redefining modern college sports. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/michigans-winning-formula-the-secret-behind-their-multi-sport-dominance-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/no-1-seeds-rule-again-as-michigan-claims-ncaa-title-over-uconn-f202604-n/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:39:06 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/no-1-seeds-rule-again-as-michigan-claims-ncaa-title-over-uconn-f202604-n/ Roddy Cons Michigan edges UConn 69-63 behind Elliot Cadeau as Wolverines become latest No. 1 seed to continue March Madness trend. Michigan edges UConn 69-63 behind Elliot Cadeau as Wolverines become latest No. 1 seed to continue March Madness trend. NCAA March Madness Baloncesto Michigan Wolverines UConn Huskies James Lang (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) NCAA Basketball: Final Four National Championship-Connecticut at Michigan Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Michigan Wolverines celebrate after their win against the UConn Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Michigan Wolverines celebrate after their win against the UConn Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images <p><b>The Michigan Wolverines have won the NCAA championship for just the second time</b> in program history, <b>defeating the UConn Huskies</b> in this year’s March Madness final. UConn had been chasing its third title in four years.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/no-1-seeds-rule-again-as-michigan-claims-ncaa-title-over-uconn-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/is-uconn-building-a-march-madness-dynasty-what-another-title-would-mean-in-2026-f202604-n/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:11:44 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/is-uconn-building-a-march-madness-dynasty-what-another-title-would-mean-in-2026-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The March Madness tournament comes to an end tonight, and the UCONN Huskies have a chance to prove something against Michigan. The March Madness tournament comes to an end tonight, and the UCONN Huskies have a chance to prove something against Michigan. NCAA Baloncesto March Madness UConn Huskies Michigan Wolverines MICHAEL REAVES (Getty Images via AFP) Is UConn building a March Madness dynasty? What another title would mean in 2026 The March Madness tournament comes to an end tonight, and the UCONN Huskies have a chance to prove something against Michigan. The March Madness tournament comes to an end tonight, and the UCONN Huskies have a chance to prove something against Michigan. <p>As the <b>UConn Huskies</b> prepare to face the <b>Michigan Wolverines</b> in the <b>2026 national championship</b>, the Huskies could be in the middle of a modern college basketball dynasty.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/is-uconn-building-a-march-madness-dynasty-what-another-title-would-mean-in-2026-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/aday-maras-moment-michigan-meets-uconn-for-the-title-f202604-n/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:48:02 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/aday-maras-moment-michigan-meets-uconn-for-the-title-f202604-n/ Juanma Rubio,Jennifer Bubel Michigan and UConn meet in a first-ever final, where the Wolverines’ crushing machine faces their ultimate test against the Huskies’ survival instinct. Michigan and UConn meet in a first-ever final, where the Wolverines’ crushing machine faces their ultimate test against the Huskies’ survival instinct. Baloncesto NCAA Michigan Wolverines UConn Huskies Final Four Aday Mara NBA Bob Donnan (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Aday Mara’s moment: Michigan meets UConn for the title Michigan and UConn meet in a first-ever final, where the Wolverines’ crushing machine faces their ultimate test against the Huskies’ survival instinct. Michigan and UConn meet in a first-ever final, where the Wolverines’ crushing machine faces their ultimate test against the Huskies’ survival instinct. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/DQQIVDZEOBLPVMPLWHQWEOP7GI.jpg?auth=ffcfb3a3100dd64dbfbee536b7101d13e6a5e67009c25d671aa589ba10438654" width="5715" height="3811" alt="Michigan and UConn meet in a first-ever final, where the Wolverines’ crushing machine faces their ultimate test against the Huskies’ survival instinct."></img><p><b>Aday Mara turns 21 tomorrow</b>, and he’ll do it at the epicenter of American sports, under a spotlight matched only by the Super Bowl. He is, of course, still very young, but he has already come a long way.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/aday-maras-moment-michigan-meets-uconn-for-the-title-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/ahead-of-the-march-madness-title-game-michigan-and-uconn-have-major-injury-worries-f202604-n/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:09:53 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/ahead-of-the-march-madness-title-game-michigan-and-uconn-have-major-injury-worries-f202604-n/ Sebastián Gómez,William Allen As they prepare for the 2026 men’s National Championship Game today, the UConn Huskies and Michigan Wolverines both have concerns over key men. As they prepare for the 2026 men’s National Championship Game today, the UConn Huskies and Michigan Wolverines both have concerns over key men. Baloncesto NCAA Lesiones Lesiones deportivas Michigan Wolverines UConn Huskies March Madness Deporte universitario Deportes Estados Unidos PATRICK SMITH (Getty Images via AFP) Ahead of the March Madness title game, Michigan and UConn have major injury worries As they prepare for the 2026 men’s National Championship Game today, the UConn Huskies and Michigan Wolverines both have concerns over key men. As they prepare for the 2026 men’s National Championship Game today, the UConn Huskies and Michigan Wolverines both have concerns over key men. <p>Ahead of today’s men’s <a href="https://en.as.com/news/march-madness/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/news/march-madness/">March Madness</a> title game, which sees the Michigan Wolverines take on the UConn Huskies in Indiana, <b>injuries to key players have set off alarm bells</b> on both sides.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/ahead-of-the-march-madness-title-game-michigan-and-uconn-have-major-injury-worries-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/videos/fernando-mendozas-spectacular-touchdown-caught-from-a-never-before-seen-angle-f202601-v/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:40:29 GMT https://en.as.com/videos/fernando-mendozas-spectacular-touchdown-caught-from-a-never-before-seen-angle-f202601-v/ AStv Captured from a never-before-seen angle, this incredible play showcases Mendoza’s athleticism, speed, and skill in full detail. Captured from a never-before-seen angle, this incredible play showcases Mendoza’s athleticism, speed, and skill in full detail. NCAA Fútbol americano Fernando Mendoza’s Spectacular Touchdown Caught From a Never-Before-Seen Angle Fernando Mendoza’s Spectacular Touchdown Caught From a Never-Before-Seen Angle Fernando Mendoza’s Spectacular Touchdown Caught From a Never-Before-Seen Angle <p><i>Get your game on! Whether you’re into NFL touchdowns, NBA buzzer-beaters, world-class soccer goals, or MLB home runs, our app has it all.</i></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/videos/fernando-mendozas-spectacular-touchdown-caught-from-a-never-before-seen-angle-f202601-v/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/how-to-watch-michigan-vs-uconn-in-the-march-madness-final-on-tv-and-stream-online-f202604-n/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/how-to-watch-michigan-vs-uconn-in-the-march-madness-final-on-tv-and-stream-online-f202604-n/ William Allen In the 2026 National Championship Game, the Wolverines and the Huskies will do battle for the latest men’s March Madness title. In the 2026 National Championship Game, the Wolverines and the Huskies will do battle for the latest men’s March Madness title. Baloncesto Deporte universitario Deportes March Madness Michigan Wolverines UConn Huskies Indiana Indianapolis Estados Unidos NCAA Televisión HD Televisión digital Televisión Internet Apuestas Apuestas deportivas Apuestas online Jennifer Bubel What is March Madness and how does it work? What is March Madness and how does it work? What is March Madness and how does it work? <p><b>Michigan has the opportunity to end a long wait for a national championship</b>, as the <a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/ncaa/">NCAA</a> Division I men’s basketball tournament <a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/the-2026-national-championship-game-is-set-who-will-fight-for-the-march-madness-title-f202604-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/ncaa/the-2026-national-championship-game-is-set-who-will-fight-for-the-march-madness-title-f202604-n/">reaches its title decider</a> in Indiana. However, the Wolverines face <b>the UConn Huskies - a multiple March Madness champion </b>with an almost unerring hit rate in the Final Four.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/how-to-watch-michigan-vs-uconn-in-the-march-madness-final-on-tv-and-stream-online-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/the-2026-national-championship-game-is-set-who-will-fight-for-the-march-madness-title-f202604-n/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:39:30 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/the-2026-national-championship-game-is-set-who-will-fight-for-the-march-madness-title-f202604-n/ Sebastián Gómez,AS USA Only two teams remain in the 2026 March Madness bracket, as Indianapolis prepares to witness the crowning of college basketball’s latest champion. Only two teams remain in the 2026 March Madness bracket, as Indianapolis prepares to witness the crowning of college basketball’s latest champion. Baloncesto Deporte universitario Michigan Wolverines UConn Huskies March Madness Bob Donnan (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) The 2026 National Championship Game is set: Who will fight for the March Madness title? Only two teams remain in the 2026 March Madness bracket, as Indianapolis prepares to witness the crowning of college basketball’s latest champion. Only two teams remain in the 2026 March Madness bracket, as Indianapolis prepares to witness the crowning of college basketball’s latest champion. <p><b>We’ve got our NCAA men’s basketball championship matchup! </b>Sixty‑eight teams tipped off <a href="https://en.as.com/news/march-madness/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/news/march-madness/">March Madness</a> with hopes of cutting down the nets, but only two punched their ticket to the title game<i>. </i></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/the-2026-national-championship-game-is-set-who-will-fight-for-the-march-madness-title-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/how-to-watch-michigan-wolverines-vs-arizona-wildcats-in-the-march-madness-final-four-on-tv-and-stream-online-f202604-n/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/how-to-watch-michigan-wolverines-vs-arizona-wildcats-in-the-march-madness-final-four-on-tv-and-stream-online-f202604-n/ Dane Arlauckas The final spot in Monday’s national title game is on the line tonight from Indianapolis, Indiana as the Michigan Wolverines take on the Arizona Wildcats. The final spot in Monday’s national title game is on the line tonight from Indianapolis, Indiana as the Michigan Wolverines take on the Arizona Wildcats. NCAA Michigan Wolverines Arizona Baloncesto March Madness Robert Deutsch (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) How to watch Michigan Wolverines vs Arizona Wildcats in the March Madness Final Four on TV and stream online The final spot in Monday’s national title game is on the line tonight from Indianapolis, Indiana as the Michigan Wolverines take on the Arizona Wildcats. The final spot in Monday’s national title game is on the line tonight from Indianapolis, Indiana as the Michigan Wolverines take on the Arizona Wildcats. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/IQWWJ5LNYRJCRMTCW4O73K4YE4.jpg?auth=b855b45243e59c9fd12e4b46dfc4b93c68d5e1b577a328fe2aab06f0e7258fcf" width="3603" height="2401" alt="The final spot in Monday’s national title game is on the line tonight from Indianapolis, Indiana as the Michigan Wolverines take on the Arizona Wildcats."></img><p>Semifinal Saturday is upon us from Indianapolis. It’s Michigan and Arizona in the late tip off of the Final Four with one spot in Monday’s title game up for grabs.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/how-to-watch-michigan-wolverines-vs-arizona-wildcats-in-the-march-madness-final-four-on-tv-and-stream-online-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/how-to-watch-illinois-fighting-illini-vs-uconn-huskies-in-the-march-madness-final-four-on-tv-and-stream-online-f202604-n/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/how-to-watch-illinois-fighting-illini-vs-uconn-huskies-in-the-march-madness-final-four-on-tv-and-stream-online-f202604-n/ William Allen In March Madness 2026’s opening National Semifinal, Illinois and UConn square off for a place in Monday’s championship decider. In March Madness 2026’s opening National Semifinal, Illinois and UConn square off for a place in Monday’s championship decider. Baloncesto NCAA March Madness UConn Huskies Illinois Deportes Deporte universitario Final Four Televisión Internet Televisión HD Televisión digital Jennifer Bubel What is March Madness and how does it work? What is March Madness and how does it work? What is March Madness and how does it work? <p>The opening ticket to the National Championship Game is at stake in today’s Final Four curtain-raiser, as <b>the UConn Huskies and the Illinois Fighting Illini collide</b> at Indianapolis’s Lucas Oil Stadium.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/how-to-watch-illinois-fighting-illini-vs-uconn-huskies-in-the-march-madness-final-four-on-tv-and-stream-online-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/when-is-the-womens-final-four-2026-full-schedule-tip-off-times-and-how-to-watch-f202604-n/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:40:33 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/when-is-the-womens-final-four-2026-full-schedule-tip-off-times-and-how-to-watch-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Women’s Final Four is here! These are the teams and how to watch as the top seeds compete for a spot in the national championship game. The Women’s Final Four is here! These are the teams and how to watch as the top seeds compete for a spot in the national championship game. NCAA Baloncesto Baloncesto femenino UConn Huskies Texas Longhorns Kirby Lee (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) When is the Women’s Final Four 2026? Full schedule, tip-off times, and how to watch The Women’s Final Four is here! These are the teams and how to watch as the top seeds compete for a spot in the national championship game. The Women’s Final Four is here! These are the teams and how to watch as the top seeds compete for a spot in the national championship game. <p>The biggest weekend in women’s college basketball has arrived. The <b>2026 NCAA Tournament is down to its final four teams</b>, and fans are gearing up for two blockbuster semifinal matchups before Sunday’s national championship game.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/when-is-the-womens-final-four-2026-full-schedule-tip-off-times-and-how-to-watch-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/can-anyone-stop-uconn-championship-history-of-the-2026-womens-final-four-f202604-n/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:08:47 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/can-anyone-stop-uconn-championship-history-of-the-2026-womens-final-four-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The UCONN Huskies have dominated the women’s March Madness tournament in recent years, but this year’s Final Four isn’t short on challengers. The UCONN Huskies have dominated the women’s March Madness tournament in recent years, but this year’s Final Four isn’t short on challengers. NCAA March Madness Baloncesto femenino Baloncesto UConn Huskies Joe Camporeale (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Can anyone stop UConn? Championship history of the 2026 women’s Final Four The UCONN Huskies have dominated the women’s March Madness tournament in recent years, but this year’s Final Four isn’t short on challengers. The UCONN Huskies have dominated the women’s March Madness tournament in recent years, but this year’s Final Four isn’t short on challengers. <p>The <b>UConn</b> <b>Huskies</b> are in the Final Four, and it’s not surprising. The women’s basketball team has become the standard in March Madness.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/can-anyone-stop-uconn-championship-history-of-the-2026-womens-final-four-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/uconn-vs-everyone-else-championship-history-of-the-2026-final-four-f202604-n/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:41:59 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/uconn-vs-everyone-else-championship-history-of-the-2026-final-four-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel March Madness is getting closer to the end, with four teams left fighting for the title. Of those four, there is one clear dominant powerhouse historically. March Madness is getting closer to the end, with four teams left fighting for the title. Of those four, there is one clear dominant powerhouse historically. NCAA March Madness Baloncesto EMILEE CHINN (Getty Images via AFP) UConn vs everyone else: Championship history of the 2026 Final Four March Madness is getting closer to the end, with four teams left fighting for the title. Of those four, there is one clear dominant powerhouse historically. March Madness is getting closer to the end, with four teams left fighting for the title. Of those four, there is one clear dominant powerhouse historically. <p>As the <b>2026 March Madness</b> tournament heads into the <b>Final Four</b>, one program stands out as the most experienced of the bunch, that knows exactly how to win at this stage. The other three schools are still out to prove something. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/uconn-vs-everyone-else-championship-history-of-the-2026-final-four-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/no-cinderella-these-stars-are-defining-the-2026-final-four-in-march-madness-f202604-n/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:24:36 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/no-cinderella-these-stars-are-defining-the-2026-final-four-in-march-madness-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Final Four is around the corner, and this year’s final stage before the championship is filled with big-name stars from top teams. The Final Four is around the corner, and this year’s final stage before the championship is filled with big-name stars from top teams. NCAA March Madness Baloncesto Baloncesto femenino EMILEE CHINN (Getty Images via AFP) No Cinderella? These stars are defining the 2026 Final Four in March Madness The Final Four is around the corner, and this year’s final stage before the championship is filled with big-name stars from top teams. The Final Four is around the corner, and this year’s final stage before the championship is filled with big-name stars from top teams. <p>There may not be a Cinderella story left in the <b>2026 March Madness</b> bracket, but what the <b>Final</b> <b>Four</b> lacks in underdog magic, it more than makes up for in star power.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/no-cinderella-these-stars-are-defining-the-2026-final-four-in-march-madness-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/michigans-mara-makes-march-madness-history-as-wolverines-reach-final-four-f202603-n/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:57:00 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/michigans-mara-makes-march-madness-history-as-wolverines-reach-final-four-f202603-n/ José Ignacio Pinilla,William Allen Michigan center Aday Mara wrote his name into the March Madness history books on Sunday, in the Wolverines’ Elite Eight triumph over Tennessee. Michigan center Aday Mara wrote his name into the March Madness history books on Sunday, in the Wolverines’ Elite Eight triumph over Tennessee. Aday Mara Baloncesto NCAA March Madness Michigan Wolverines Final Four Récords Récord deportivo GREGORY SHAMUS (Getty Images via AFP) Michigan’s Mara makes March Madness history as Wolverines reach Final Four Michigan center Aday Mara wrote his name into the March Madness history books on Sunday, in the Wolverines’ Elite Eight triumph over Tennessee. Michigan center Aday Mara wrote his name into the March Madness history books on Sunday, in the Wolverines’ Elite Eight triumph over Tennessee. <p>Aday Mara has smashed through the American ceiling in his third year of college basketball. The 20‑year‑old, <a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/how-tall-is-aday-mara-meet-the-michigan-wolverines-center-from-spain-who-is-projected-to-be-a-1st-round-nba-draft-pick-f202603-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/ncaa/how-tall-is-aday-mara-meet-the-michigan-wolverines-center-from-spain-who-is-projected-to-be-a-1st-round-nba-draft-pick-f202603-n/">7‑foot‑2 Spanish center</a> on Sunday became <b>the first Spaniard ever to </b><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/the-march-madness-final-four-is-set-teams-matchups-and-schedule-f202603-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/ncaa/the-march-madness-final-four-is-set-teams-matchups-and-schedule-f202603-n/"><b>reach the Final Four</b></a><b> of the men’s March Madness tournament</b>. Counting the women’s game, he’s the third Spaniard overall to do it, following Maite Cazorla (Oregon, 2019) and Helena Pueyo (Arizona, 2021).</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/michigans-mara-makes-march-madness-history-as-wolverines-reach-final-four-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/the-march-madness-final-four-is-set-teams-matchups-and-schedule-f202603-n/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:30:11 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/the-march-madness-final-four-is-set-teams-matchups-and-schedule-f202603-n/ Sebastián Gómez,William Allen After an intense weekend of Elite Eight action, the lineup has been confirmed for the 2026 Final Four, to be played in Indianapolis. After an intense weekend of Elite Eight action, the lineup has been confirmed for the 2026 Final Four, to be played in Indianapolis. NCAA Baloncesto Deporte universitario Blue Devils Arizona UConn Huskies Illinois March Madness Final Four Televisión Jennifer Bubel What is March Madness and how does it work? What is March Madness and how does it work? What is March Madness and how does it work? <p>After an emotion-filled Elite Eight weekend at <a href="https://en.as.com/news/march-madness/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/news/march-madness/">March Madness 2026</a>, <b>the Final Four lineup is now set</b>. In Saturday and Sunday’s Regional Finals, the UConn Huskies, Illinois Fighting Illini, Michigan Wolverines and Arizona Wildcats all punched their tickets to Indianapolis for the National Semifinals.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/the-march-madness-final-four-is-set-teams-matchups-and-schedule-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/how-tall-is-aday-mara-meet-the-michigan-wolverines-center-from-spain-who-is-projected-to-be-a-1st-round-nba-draft-pick-f202603-n/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:24:23 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/how-tall-is-aday-mara-meet-the-michigan-wolverines-center-from-spain-who-is-projected-to-be-a-1st-round-nba-draft-pick-f202603-n/ Jennifer Bubel The No. 1 seeded Michigan Wolverines continue their March Madness journey tonight and one player sticks out on the team for his size and talent. The No. 1 seeded Michigan Wolverines continue their March Madness journey tonight and one player sticks out on the team for his size and talent. NCAA March Madness Aday Mara Michigan Wolverines Baloncesto MICHAEL REAVES (Getty Images via AFP) How tall is Aday Mara? Meet the Michigan Wolverines center from Spain who is projected to be a 1st-round NBA draft pick The No. 1 seeded Michigan Wolverines continue their March Madness journey tonight and one player sticks out on the team for his size and talent. The No. 1 seeded Michigan Wolverines continue their March Madness journey tonight and one player sticks out on the team for his size and talent. <p>March Madness is always a stage for breakout stars, and few players stand out physically quite like <b>Aday Mara</b>. The <b>Michigan Wolverines </b>center has been climbing NBA Draft boards in 2026 and one of the first things fans notice is his size.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/how-tall-is-aday-mara-meet-the-michigan-wolverines-center-from-spain-who-is-projected-to-be-a-1st-round-nba-draft-pick-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/PZZAWGIRPBM47AIALQSRE3A2F4.jpg?auth=02a8f671c7a09d970934c96f95fd8541c3fc2d2bc7c2b1ddaeca8229736f4646" width="5674" height="3783" alt="COLUMBUS, OHIO - FEBRUARY 8: Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines controls the ball as Gabe Cupps #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes defends in the first half of a game at Value City Arena on February 8, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Ben Jackson/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Ben Jackson / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)"></img> https://en.as.com/ncaa/purdues-braden-smith-leaves-behind-two-historic-ncaa-records-after-march-madness-exit-f202603-n/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:12:23 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/purdues-braden-smith-leaves-behind-two-historic-ncaa-records-after-march-madness-exit-f202603-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Purdue Boilermakers saw their March Madness run end after a loss to Arizona in the Elite Eight, but Braden Smith left a serious legacy. The Purdue Boilermakers saw their March Madness run end after a loss to Arizona in the Elite Eight, but Braden Smith left a serious legacy. NCAA March Madness Baloncesto THEARON W. HENDERSON (Getty Images via AFP) Purdue’s Braden Smith leaves behind two historic NCAA records after March Madness exit The Purdue Boilermakers saw their March Madness run end after a loss to Arizona in the Elite Eight, but Braden Smith left a serious legacy. The Purdue Boilermakers saw their March Madness run end after a loss to Arizona in the Elite Eight, but Braden Smith left a serious legacy. <p>The March Madness run is over for the <b>Purdue</b> <b>Boilermakers</b>, but <b>Braden</b> <b>Smith</b> leaves the program, and college basketball, with a legacy that will be hard to match.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/purdues-braden-smith-leaves-behind-two-historic-ncaa-records-after-march-madness-exit-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/four-no-1-seeds-still-alive-can-the-womens-march-madness-tournament-make-history-f202603-n/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:14:03 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/four-no-1-seeds-still-alive-can-the-womens-march-madness-tournament-make-history-f202603-n/ Jennifer Bubel With the Women’s Elite Eight set, the top seeds are looking to make it to the Final Four, and if they all manage, it would be a historical feat. With the Women’s Elite Eight set, the top seeds are looking to make it to the Final Four, and if they all manage, it would be a historical feat. NCAA March Madness Baloncesto Baloncesto femenino ELSA (Getty Images via AFP) Four No. 1 seeds still alive - Can the Women’s March Madness tournament make history? With the Women's Elite Eight set, the top seeds are looking to make it to the Final Four, and if they all manage, it would be a historical feat. With the Women's Elite Eight set, the top seeds are looking to make it to the Final Four, and if they all manage, it would be a historical feat. <p>The <b>2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament</b> is heading into the Elite Eight later today, and the four No. 1 seeds are still alive. While being a top seed is generally a good indication of a pretty talented team, it doesn’t always guarantee a spot in the Final Four. So if all four of those teams advance today and tomorrow, it would be a <b>a truly rare historical achievement</b> </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/four-no-1-seeds-still-alive-can-the-womens-march-madness-tournament-make-history-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/march-madness-horn-delay-explained-what-caused-the-bizarre-stoppage-in-iowa-vs-illinois-f202603-n/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:06:02 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/march-madness-horn-delay-explained-what-caused-the-bizarre-stoppage-in-iowa-vs-illinois-f202603-n/ Jennifer Bubel A bizarre moment happened during the men’s Elite Eight game between Iowa and Illinois on Saturday that had fans covering their ears for several minutes. A bizarre moment happened during the men’s Elite Eight game between Iowa and Illinois on Saturday that had fans covering their ears for several minutes. NCAA March Madness Baloncesto ALEX SLITZ (Getty Images via AFP) March Madness horn delay explained: What caused the bizarre stoppage in Iowa vs Illinois? A bizarre moment happened during the men’s Elite Eight game between Iowa and Illinois on Saturday that had fans covering their ears for several minutes. A bizarre moment happened during the men’s Elite Eight game between Iowa and Illinois on Saturday that had fans covering their ears for several minutes. <p><b>March Madness delivered one of its strangest moments </b>of the tournament Saturday night, not because of a buzzer-beater, but because of a <b>buzzer that wouldn’t stop</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/march-madness-horn-delay-explained-what-caused-the-bizarre-stoppage-in-iowa-vs-illinois-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/march-madness-elite-8-who-plays-today-sunday-march-29-times-teams-and-how-to-watch-f202603-n/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:42:33 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/march-madness-elite-8-who-plays-today-sunday-march-29-times-teams-and-how-to-watch-f202603-n/ Jennifer Bubel The next round of Elite Eight games continue today with two spots in the Final Four up for grabs. Here’s the teams to watch and how to watch them! The next round of Elite Eight games continue today with two spots in the Final Four up for grabs. Here’s the teams to watch and how to watch them! NCAA March Madness Baloncesto JARED C. TILTON (Getty Images via AFP) March Madness Elite 8: Who plays today, Sunday, March 29? Times, teams and how to watch The next round of Elite Eight games continue today with two spots in the Final Four up for grabs. Here's the teams to watch and how to watch them! The next round of Elite Eight games continue today with two spots in the Final Four up for grabs. Here's the teams to watch and how to watch them! <p>The Men’s <b>NCAA March Madness</b> <b>Elite Eight continues</b> Sunday, March 29, with the final two spots in the Final Four on the line. After an action-packed Saturday slate, the remaining regional finals will decide which teams join the national semifinals.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/march-madness-elite-8-who-plays-today-sunday-march-29-times-teams-and-how-to-watch-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/what-is-geno-auriemma-complaining-about-uconn-coachs-ncaa-rant-explained-f202603-n/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:46:54 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/what-is-geno-auriemma-complaining-about-uconn-coachs-ncaa-rant-explained-f202603-n/ Jennifer Bubel UConn Huskies women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma did not hold back when discussing his grievances with the way the March Madness tournament is run. UConn Huskies women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma did not hold back when discussing his grievances with the way the March Madness tournament is run. NCAA March Madness Baloncesto femenino Baloncesto UConn Huskies ELSA (Getty Images via AFP) What is Geno Auriemma complaining about? UConn coach’s NCAA rant explained UConn Huskies women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma did not hold back when discussing his grievances with the way the March Madness tournament is run. UConn Huskies women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma did not hold back when discussing his grievances with the way the March Madness tournament is run. <p>Following the UConn Huskies’ Sweet 16 win over UNC on Friday, legendary college basketball coach <b>Geno Auriemma</b> made headlines after delivering a blunt and emotional critique of how the NCAA Tournament is being run. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/what-is-geno-auriemma-complaining-about-uconn-coachs-ncaa-rant-explained-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/who-is-the-favorite-to-win-march-madness-2026-updated-odds-heading-into-elite-eight-f202603-n/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:16:48 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/who-is-the-favorite-to-win-march-madness-2026-updated-odds-heading-into-elite-eight-f202603-n/ Jennifer Bubel The March Madness bracket is getting smaller and smaller, and there’s a new favorite on the horizon, but it’s a closer race than you think. The March Madness bracket is getting smaller and smaller, and there’s a new favorite on the horizon, but it’s a closer race than you think. NCAA March Madness Baloncesto Michigan Wolverines Blue Devils GREGORY SHAMUS (Getty Images via AFP) Who is the favorite to win March Madness 2026? Updated odds heading into Elite Eight The March Madness bracket is getting smaller and smaller, and there’s a new favorite on the horizon, but it’s a closer race than you think. The March Madness bracket is getting smaller and smaller, and there’s a new favorite on the horizon, but it’s a closer race than you think. <p>With the <b>Elite Eight </b>underway, the race to win the 2026 NCAA Tournament is coming into focus, but unlike past years,<b> there isn’t a runaway favorite</b>. Instead, a small group of teams has separated from the pack.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/who-is-the-favorite-to-win-march-madness-2026-updated-odds-heading-into-elite-eight-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/who-is-in-the-womens-elite-eight-updated-bracket-as-sweet-16-wraps-up-f202603-n/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:23:10 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/who-is-in-the-womens-elite-eight-updated-bracket-as-sweet-16-wraps-up-f202603-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Elite Eight is almost set in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Here are the teams moving on and when they’ll play next. The Elite Eight is almost set in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Here are the teams moving on and when they’ll play next. NCAA March Madness Baloncesto Baloncesto femenino STACY REVERE (Getty Images via AFP) Who is in the Women’s Elite Eight? Updated bracket as Sweet 16 wraps up The Elite Eight is almost set in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Here are the teams moving on and when they’ll play next. The Elite Eight is almost set in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Here are the teams moving on and when they’ll play next. <p>The <b>Women’s March Madness bracket </b>is now fully set, with all <b>Elite</b> <b>Eight</b> matchups confirmed following Saturday’s Sweet 16 action. The path to the Final Four is officially in place as the tournament heads into its next stage.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/who-is-in-the-womens-elite-eight-updated-bracket-as-sweet-16-wraps-up-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/march-madness-elite-8-who-plays-today-saturday-march-28-times-teams-and-how-to-watch-f202603-n/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:51:46 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/march-madness-elite-8-who-plays-today-saturday-march-28-times-teams-and-how-to-watch-f202603-n/ William Allen Two tickets to the March Madness Final Four are on the line in today’s games, as the NCAA tournament reaches the Elite Eight stage. Two tickets to the March Madness Final Four are on the line in today’s games, as the NCAA tournament reaches the Elite Eight stage. NCAA Baloncesto Deporte universitario Estados Unidos March Madness Illinois Iowa Arizona Universidad Deportes Televisión Jennifer Bubel What is March Madness and how does it work? What is March Madness and how does it work? What is March Madness and how does it work? <p><b>The first two tickets to the 2026 Final Four will be handed out this evening</b>, as the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament - <a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/march-madness-for-dummies-f202603-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/ncaa/march-madness-for-dummies-f202603-n/">better known as</a> March Madness - enters its Elite Eight round.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/march-madness-elite-8-who-plays-today-saturday-march-28-times-teams-and-how-to-watch-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/duke-star-cameron-boozers-girlfriend-yva-lauren-cao-is-turning-heads-this-march-madness-f202603-n/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:17:35 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/duke-star-cameron-boozers-girlfriend-yva-lauren-cao-is-turning-heads-this-march-madness-f202603-n/ Jennifer Bubel Duke’s freshman star Cameron Boozer has a personal cheerleader on the sidelines, despite her allegiance to his rival school. Duke’s freshman star Cameron Boozer has a personal cheerleader on the sidelines, despite her allegiance to his rival school. NCAA March Madness Blue Devils ACC Baloncesto JARED C. TILTON (Getty Images via AFP) Duke star Cameron Boozer’s girlfriend Yva Lauren Cao is turning heads this March Madness Duke’s freshman star Cameron Boozer has a personal cheerleader on the sidelines, despite her allegiance to his rival school. Duke’s freshman star Cameron Boozer has a personal cheerleader on the sidelines, despite her allegiance to his rival school. <p>As <b>Cameron Boozer</b> continues his breakout freshman season for the <b>Duke Blue Devils</b>, leading the team deep into the 2026 NCAA Tournament, fans have been more interested in his personal life, too. As it turns out, <b>his girlfriend has added an intriguing subplot</b> to Duke’s March Madness run.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/duke-star-cameron-boozers-girlfriend-yva-lauren-cao-is-turning-heads-this-march-madness-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>